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A381 SLG

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,837 mi
Last recorded47,837 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA381 SLG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 47,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has extensive under body corrosion/weld repairs!!

Fail 2 Mar 2019 47,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has extensive under body corrosion/weld repairs!!

Fail 28 Jan 2019 47,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member by s/box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off with side lights on! (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded-none excessive at time of test!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has general under body corrosion and has had extensive weld repairs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 91,586 miles

front to rear section of brake pipe has corrosion evident

n/s and o/s front brake pipes have corrosion evident

n/s/f tyre tread is badly cracked. recommend renewal

o/s/r tyre tread is badly cracked

slight oil leak evident from rear axle area. recommend inspection

slight play evident in both rear wheel bearings. recommend adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,605 miles

bonnet catch is deteriated. recommend renewal

n/s/f tyre is badly cracked all over. recommend renewal

Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch is deteriated. recommend renewal

n/s/f tyre is badly cracked all over. recommend renewal

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,521 miles

slight blue smoke emmitted from rear tail pipe at idle

travel evident in footbrake. recommend adjustment

Fail 9 Aug 2011 40,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blue smoke emmitted from rear tail pipe at idle

travel evident in footbrake. recommend adjustment

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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A381 SLG is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A381 SLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A381 SLG registered?

A381 SLG is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 September 1983.

Is A381 SLG safe to buy?

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